Slow PC

stephen

Hi Folks,
Hope this Thread is in the right place and hopefully somebody can help.

My PC has began running slow over the past two months and seems to be getting slower. Also now, when I click on a desktop shortcut it takes about 30 seconds for it to activate. I run AVG free daily, Spybot and ad-Aware weekly and also run CCleaner and Registry Mechanic at various times. I am also using Zone-Alarm Firewall.

Any suggestions would be great

Thanks in advance

Leonardo

Go to the Spyware and Virus Removal forum, read this thread, start your own 'need help' thread, and our volunteers will assist you. Despite your security measures, which are good, it would appear your system may be infected with malware.

stephen

That was fast,
Thanks for your help,
I will start this procedure first thing tomorrow.

tmh88

It would also really help to know the systems specs.

Do you know the processor, how much ram you have, and what operating system your running.

I'm assuming your running windows. If you are click start, control panel, performance and maintenance, system.

A window will appear listing your processor, how much ram you have, operating system, and some other stuff.

Trogan

Read this also:

http://icrontic.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54397

stephen

Thanks again folks
Excellent reply's

tmh88

so how about the specs of your computer...

kryyst

Open up windows explorer right click on your c:drive choose properties. near the bottom of that screen is an Indexing option - remove the checkmark.

stephen

Thanks for your interest and replys.
I have followed Leonardo's advice and the links supplied, completed Trojan's 8step guide and posted the results in a new tread in "Spyware and Virus Removal"

Thanks again